Nigeria-Press-Review May 11, 2021 to 09:01 278 APA – Lagos (Nigeria) The reintroduction of nationwide restrictions by the Nigerian government as part of efforts to curtail further spread of Covid-19 and the invasion of residences of two senior aides to Nigerian President by armed men inside the precinct of the Presidential Villa, Abuja are some of the trending stories in Nigerian newspapers on Tuesday.
The Guardian reports that following the rising in infections in several and the danger the development poses to Africa, the Federal Government has reviewed Nigeria’s COVID-19 response and reintroduced a nationwide 12am to 4am curfew as part of efforts to curtail further spread of the virus.
Fast-track PIB passage, NUPENG urges National Assembly
Adepeju Adenuga
Published 1 May 2021
The National Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers has urged the National Assembly to fast-track the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill.
NUPENG made the call on Friday in a statement ahead of the celebration of Workers’ Day on Saturday (today).
The statement said, “The union leadership is equally using this opportunity to call on the Federal Government, especially the National Assembly, to fast-track the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill so that it can receive Presidential assent as soon as possible.”
The union also called on the government to ensure that “the minimum wage is not expunged from the exclusive to concurrent list”, saying the payment must remain non-negotiable.
By Femi Falana
Comrades, friends, fellow compatriots, Ladies and Gentlemen, we are here to celebrate one of our very best; one of the best our continent can offer not just in terms of academic achievements and intellectualism, but also in clear-headed and consistent political activism and revolutionary practice. Professor Omotoye Olorode is not just an example in selflessness and sacrifice for the liberation of Nigeria and Africa, but also a study in humility and mentorship of generations. He is one Nigerian that has absolute confidence in the future and the ultimate triumph of our people over backwardness, neo-colonialism and imperialism.
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…To Award Warri, Kaduna Refineries Rehab EPC in June
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The drive by the Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to boost in-country refining capacity was bolstered on Tuesday with the signing of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning (EPCIC) contract for the rehabilitation of the 210,000 barrels per day capacity Port Harcourt Refinery in Alesa-Eleme, Rivers State.
The rehabilitation project which has a completion timeline of between 18 and 44 months under a three-phase arrangement was awarded to Milan based Tecnimont SpA at a lump sum contract price of US$1.5 billion, inclusive of VAT and other statutory payments.
Daily Post Nigeria
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The Katsina State Judiciary Union, in solidarity with the ongoing nationwide strike, has suspended all court activities in the State until further notice.
The strike, which began yesterday, is premised on the failure of the federal and state executive arm to comply with a Federal High Court judgment that granted financial autonomy status to the Nigeria judiciary since 2014.
DAILY POST reports that the Katsina State High Court was locked and deserted yesterday to show compliance.
The Vice-Chairman, Katsina Judiciary workers, Comrade Yusuf Sani said “all the courts in the state will remain locked until further notice from the National Secretariat of JUSUN Abuja.”